Having a major life event such as a cervical cancer and a pelvic exenteration has given me a sense of freedom to take some risks and explore some of those perhaps previously unexplored life desires. There is a recognition of if not now….. when? Because of this, I’ve been revisiting my dreams and have spent some time realising one of them. The Post Op Blues is the first outcome.
I’ve talked about my love of music a lot. I also love to sing and play my guitar.
Some time ago, I decided to write a simple blues song about my surgery experience. I spent time writing the lyrics, practising the singing and now, I’ve recorded my song. This was the little surprise I promised you a couple of blogs ago. Well it’s done and I’m bravely putting it up for you to hear. If you’ve been following my blog, it will all make sense to you. The lyrics really do relate to the journey I took post surgery.
I’ve had some amazing encouragement from Phil, a man I was introduced to. Mark “Sparky” Paltridge did the recording in his studio, Spark1 Studios at Maleny QLD. Mark played drums and a fantastic blues guitarist, Jray did the backing for the recording. … how fortunate was I to have such professional assistance. They gave me some great input and advice and the outcome was….. well, I’m pretty pleased with it. We had a great day together and I really enjoyed myself.
Mark “Sparky” Paltridge
I hope you enjoy it as much as I’ve enjoyed the creation and recording process. When you listen to it, use headphones or run it through speakers to give you the best sound :). I’m just vain enough to want it to sound the best it can.
Here are the lyrics:
The Post Op Blues
I’ve got a whole new body
But I liked the one of old.
I’ve got a whole new body
But I loved the one of old.
I’m feelin’ the post op blues
Gotta learn to love and hold.
Cut up, cleaned out, stitched up and ironed out
Lord I never felt so flat.
Cut up, cleaned out, stitched up and ironed out
Lord I never felt so flat.
I’ve got the post op blues,
Oh I hope I don’t crack.
Gut said, “How dare you,
I’m just gonna freeze”
Gut said, “How dare you,”
And stopped working with ease
I’ve got the post op blues,
Oh just get working please.
I’ve got a whole new body
But I liked the one of old.
I’ve got a whole new body
But I loved the one of old.
I‘ve got the post op blues
Gotta learn to love and hold.
I get up out of my bed
And go round the ward for a hike
Up out of my bed
I go round that ward for a hike
I’ve got the post op blues
Cos I wish I was on my bike.
And I’ve been hijacked
By gangsters Bonnie and Clyde
I’ve been hijacked
By gangsters Bonnie and Clyde
I’ve got the post op blues
And there’s nowhere to hide
I’ve got a whole new body
But I liked the one of old.
I’ve got a whole new body
But I loved the one of old.
I’m got the post op blues
Gotta learn to love and hold.
Time passes and wounds heal
Everybody played a part
Time passes and wounds heal
Well everybody played a part
I’ve got the post op blues
And it’s tearing me apart.
I’ve got a whole new body
Love it with all my heart
I’ve got a whole new body
Love it with all my heart
I had the post op blues
It was tearing me apart.
I’ve got a whole new body
Love it with all my heart
I’ve got a whole new body
Love it with all my heart
Ain’t got the blues no more
I’ve got a whole, new start
I’d love to hear from you. Let me know what you think 🙂
Nanette xx
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You are an inspirational woman with an incredible amount of strength and a whole lot of talent! It’s fantastic, congratulations Nanette x
Hi Brigette thanks for you comments. Nanette xx
Inspirational!
Thnx Penny xx
Great Job Nan.. Nice groove and tells a story. Nice clean guitar man there too.. Very well done.. Love your progress and spirit..
Thanks George…. he’s a really great blues guitarist. Something to aim for 🙂 xx
Great to hear Nan cause it’s so you – making sense of the journey and turning it into a memorable moment. Well done.
thanks Ellie xx
Well done Nan, really admire your creativity here. Love Max and Robyn
Thanks Max & Rob xx
It is a beautiful song Nan, great things are born from dark places.
I feel privileged to have been able to share it.
I wish you good health for the future.
Sue McHugh
Thanks for your comments Sue. xx Nanette
Thank you for sharing your cancer story via your blog! I found your story on Cancer Aid app & it was an amazing one. As a fellow blogger in her, ahem, senior years, it is great to “meet” you. I’ve been blogging for some years & when my cancer in upper gums & under my lip was diagnosed in May 2017 it was only fitting that my story was told by me there! Since then I’ve written quite a few Cancer related posts but write about much more. My story is part of the Cancer Aid app too. Warmest wishes Denyse
Hi Denyse thank you and it’s lovely to “meet” you too. Best wishes for your health. Nanette xxx
Nan It is just awesome. Very moving and so much you – I love it. Very special xxx With Love Sal xx
Thnx Sal- that’s great you found it so moving! Nanette xx
Wow U amazing lady.
Long awaited for, it knew it would find a way to be heard.
Not only a sense of a long journey accomplished but also of a long awaited acknowledgement of an internal passion, finally released.
Well done, beautiful.
thanks gorgeous lady xx
Nanette, I think this is an absolutely beautiful and amazing song! The lyrics are, of course, quite hard hitting. I think the musical arrangement is first class, and you deliver it like a pro! Well done!
Thanks Claire… I had some amazing help. xx